BRENDA JOY VERHELLE

Brenda
Joy Verhelle of Fairgrove, age 57, died peacefully surrounded by her family on Friday, June 14,
2019, at McLaren-Bay in Bay City. Funeral service will take place 2 p.m.
Thursday, June 20, 2019, at Martin Funeral, Cremation & Tribute Services in
Fairgrove with burial to follow in Brookside Cemetery. The family will
receive friends at Martin Funeral, Cremation, and Tribute Services 5027 McLuney
St. in Fairgrove on Thursday, from 11 a.m. until time of service at 2 p.m.
Memorial donations may be directed to Family Wishes, envelopes are available at
the funeral home.

Brenda was born December 23, 1961, in Caro, the daughter of
Allen and Georgia (Alderfer) Downing. Born and raised in Caro, Brenda went
on to proudly serve her country in the United States Army. Working in business
management for many years, Brenda would meet Larry Verhelle and the two dated,
fell in love and were united in marriage on January 25, 1997. When not busy
with her family, Brenda enjoyed gardening, cooking, spending time outdoors with
her family, playing cards, watching game shows, and watching all sports,
especially football.